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CATALOGUE 
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CHINESE PAINTINGS 
TANG AND SUNG POTTERIES 
RARE PORCELAINS 


TAPESTRIES 


AND OTHER 


WORKS OF ART 


COLLECTED BY 


MrOMAS RR. ABBOTT 


A PERMANENT RESIDENT OF PEKING 


BROUGHT TO AMERICA BY 


FREDERICK MOORE 


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FRIDAY AND SATURDAY AFTERNOONS 
FesBRuARY 16 anp 17, 1917 


ANT 2230 OD CLOCK 


ON PUBLIC EXHIBITION FROM 


SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 10rTx 


L 464 65 
THE ANDERSON GALLERIES 


Mapbison AVENUE AT ForRTIETH STREET 


NEW YORK 


CONDITIONS OF SALE 


1. All bids to be PER Lor as numbered in the Catalogue. 


2. The highest bidder to be the buyer; in all cases of disputed 
bids the lot shall be resold, but the Auctioneer will use his judg- 
ment as to the good faith of all claims and his decision shall be 
final. He also reserves the right to reject any fractional or 
nominal bid which in his judgment may delay or injuriously 
affect the sale. 


3. Buyers to give their names and addresses and to make 
such cash payments on account as may be required, in default 
of which the lots purchased to be resold immediately. 


4. The lots to be taken away at the buyer’s expense and risk 
within twenty-four hours from the conclusion of the sale, and 
the remainder of the purchase money to be absolutely paid on 
or before delivery, in default of which The Anderson Galleries, 
Incorporated, will not be responsible if the lot or lots be lost, 
stolen, damaged, or destroyed, but they will be left at the sole 
risk of the purchaser, and subject to storage charges. 


5. To prevent inaccuracy in delivery, and inconvenience in 
the settlement of purchases, no lot will be delivered during the 
sale. 


6. All lots will be exposed for public exhibition in The 
Anderson Galleries before the date of sale, for examination by 
intending purchasers, and The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, 
will not be responsible for the correctness of the description, 
authenticity, genuineness, or for any defect or fault in or concern- 
ing any lot, and makes no warranty whatever, but will sell each 
lot exactly as it is, wirHouT REcouRsE. But upon receiving be- 
fore the date of sale, expert opinion in writing that any lot is 
not as represented, The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will 
use every effort to furnish proof to the contrary, and in default 
of such proof the lot will be sold subject to the declaration of 
the aforesaid expert, he being liable to the owner or owners 
thereof for damage or injury occasioned by such declaration. 


7. Terms CasH. Upon failure to comply with the above con- 
ditions any sum deposited as part payment shall be forfeited, 
and all such lots as remain uncleared after twenty-four hours 


from the conclusion of the sale, will be resold by either private 
or public sale at such time as The Anderson Galleries, Incorpo- 
rated, shall determine, without further notice, and if any deficiency 
arises from such resale it shall be made good by the defaulter at 
this sale together with all the expenses incurred thereby. This 
condition shall be without prejudice to the right of The Anderson 
Galleries, Incorporated, to enforce the contract with the buyer, 
without such re-sale. 


8. Bins. We make no charge for executing orders for our 
customers and use all bids competitively, buying at the lowest 
price permitted by other bids. 


9. The Anderson Galleries, Incorporated, will afford every 
facility for the employment of carriers and packers by the 
purchasers, but will not be responsible for any damage arising 
from the acts of such carriers and packers. 


Priced Copy of this Catalogue may be secured for $1.00 


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SALES CONDUCTED BY MR. FREDERICK A. CHAPMAN. 


INTRODUCTION 


Mr. Thomas R. Abbott, whose collection is here offered at 
public sale, is a permanent resident of Peking, where he has 
made his home in the Chinese quarter for many years, devoting 
his time to the study of art. Curators of European and Ameri- 
can museums and also private collectors visiting Peking in search 
of rare objects, have availed themselves of Mr. Abbott’s assist- 
ance; and officials of the foreign legations there seek his aid 
and judgment from time to time in making their finer purchases 
Mr. Abbott’s knowledge of the Chinese language has made it 
possible for him to become the friend of mandarins and nobles 
who are, like himself, art connoisseurs, and the field of opportun- 
ity and knowledge thereby opened to him is greatly extended 
beyond that of the less fortunate collector. Mr. Abbott has often 
viewed and studied the Imperial Collections preserved in the 
Forbidden City. 


Many of the objects that make up his collection were once 
the possessions of Princes or Mandarins; for his collection in- 
cludes pictures by old Chinese Masters; a piece of sculpture 
that might be called unique; pottery of the Sung, Tang, and 
even earlier dynasties; rare porcelains, exquisite pieces of 
kus-su (Chinese tapestry), and old jade, old lacquer, and old 


rugs. 


Mr. Abbott wishes it to be clearly stated that all of the 
paintings are not considered by him in the first class. While all 
possess some merit a number are, as compared with the unques- 
tioned masterpieces, only of the character of decorative scrolls; 
and a few are displayed only because of their peculiar execution. 


It is likewise the case with some of the other minor objects. 


The periods accredited to the various articles are those 


given by Mr. Abbott. 


The collection was brought to the United States direct 
from Peking by Mr. Frederick Moore, who is also a well-known 


collector. 


the catalogue, and all such items will, be oe i 
reserves which will be announced at the sale. | oe 


THE CHINESE DYNASTIES 


SHANG DYNASTY 

CHOU DYNASTY 

CHIN DYNASTY 

HAN DYNASTY 

WEI DYNASTY 

THE SIX DYNASTIES 

T’ANG DYNASTY 

THE FIVE DYNASTIES 

SUNG DYNASTY 

YUAN DYNASTY | 

MING DYNASTY 

CH’ING DYNASTY 
K’ANG HSI 
YUNG CHENG 
CHIEN LUNG 
CHAR CH’ING 
TAO KUANG 


1766-1122 

1122- 255 

256- 206 

206 B. C.-220 
220- 265 

265- 618 

618- 906 

906- 960 
960-1280 
1280-1368 
1368-1644 
1644-1912 
1662-1722 A. D. 
1723-1735 A.D; 
1736-1795 A. D. 
1796-1820 A. D. 
1821-1850 A. D. 


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FAMILLE ROSE PANEL 
CHIEN LUNG 


[NUMBER 1] 


FIRST SESSION 


FRIDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 16, 1917 


Aol 2530.0 CLOCK: 


Lots to i21 


FAMILLE ROSE PANEL cuHIEN LUNG 


An exquisite porcelain plaque in delicate colors. Repre- 
senting a pheenix group upon a rockery with graceful peony 
sprays in several colors. The plaque is framed in black 
and is supported upon a stand of carved black wood. 


Height, 201% inches. 
[See Frontispiece | 


TURTLE GREEN CELADON VASE 


LATE YUAN OR EARLY MING 


An oviform, short-necked jar decorated with three Archaic 
heads and four rims around the neck. The crackle, dark 
at the base, pales as it approaches the neck, and then 
darkens again, Height, 9 inches. 


OLIVE GREEN CELADON BOWL ate sunG 


Of the style known as the Kung Ming bowl, with a filled 
base. According to tradition, the Emperor who designed 
this bowl was a weak warrior who wished to give the effect 
of eating many bowls of rice, which were in reality only 
partly filled. Beautiful color, crackled generally in ver- 
tical lines. Of thick, heavy pottery. Black wood stand. 
Height, with stand, 61% inches. 


11 


4 TALL BEAKER OF “PRECIOUS STONE (BAOSHIU) 
BLUE” KANe HsI 


A slender vase with flaring base and lip. Of the deepest 
blue glaze, the beaker being the shape and design of an old 
bronze. A white rim breaks the glaze at lip and base. 


Height, with stand, 9 inches. 


5 BLUE AND WHITE VASE yune cHuNG 


A slender oval vessel of soft paste, semi-eggshell; the dec- 
oration being in the design of a pine tree, a clouded moon 
appearing on the reverse side, the scene making a delicate 
little picture. A fine, almost invisible crackle throughout 
the glaze. Height, with stand, 6 inches. 


6 BLANC-DE-CHINE TEAPOT AND CUP arz MING 


Coiling dragons of lizard-like lines form the handle and 
spout of a slender vase-like pot with only a single line around 
the center ending in a bowknot. A single tall cup with 
flaring rim is plain, its beauty being purely in the lines and 
proportions. 


Height of pot, 6 inches; height of cup, 2% inches. 


” TRANSMUTATION GODDESS SHRINE  sune 


A conspicuous specimen of glazing representing one of the 
rock or cave temples of China with a Kwan-yin enshrined 
within a grotto. A suggestion of lotus buds stud the stones 
around the image, who is correspondingly clad in white. 
The goddess holds on her arm a child, indicating that she 
is the Goddess of Maternity. A slight crackle covers the 
white glaze and runs in places through the other colors. A 
small chip from the base has been replaced and repaired. 
Height, with stand, 20 inches. 


[See Illustration | 


12 


TRANSMUTATION SHRINE 
SUNG 


[NUMBER 7] 


10 


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12 


13 


JADE SNUFF BOTTLE cnn tuna 


Of snow color. Representing a fruit with leaves and but- 
terflies. Green glass stopper. 


Height, with stand, 3 inches. 


OLD JADE SNUFF BOTTLE cuHiEen LUNG 


With bamboo and water lilies in graceful relief. Coral 
stopper in the shape of a cat. — 


Height, with stand, 4% inches. 


SMALL BOTTLE-SHAPED VASE IN IRON RUST 
PORCELAIN KANG HsI 


A specimen in beautiful lines of the Chinese attempt to 
imitate minerals in their pottery. Height, 314 inches. 


SMALL BOTTLE-SHAPED VASE IN IRON RUST 
PORCELAIN KANG HsI 


Similar to foregoing but of a slightly different coloring. 
Height, 4 inches. 


OLIVE GREEN CELADON VASE 

LATE YUAN OR EARLY MING 
A slender oval shape of unusually graceful lines, with a 
slight flare at the base and neck which are rimmed each 
with a delicate line. Embossed design of lotus sprays be- 
neath the glazing. Color in delicate keeping with the ar- 
tistic lines of the jar. Height, with stand, 16 inches. 

| See Illustration | 


GIRDLE CLASP IN TURQUOISE BLUE cuitewn Lune 


An imitation in porcelain of one of the Chinese favorite 
stones, with the usual dragon among clouds embossed be- 
neath the glaze. Size, 234 x 1% inches. 


14 


GREEN CELADON VASE 


LATE YUAN OR EARLY MING 
[NUMBER 12] 


14 


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18 


AGATE SNUFF BOTTLE curen tune 
With green stopper. Rectilinear lines. No ornamentation, 
the color alone being its charm. 

Height, with stand, 3 inches. 


OLD JADE SNUFF BOTTLE cuHien LUNG 

A piece of old jade of great age, carved in more recent 
times. Representing a fruit cluster with insects upon it. 
Green jade stopper. Height, with stand, 4 inches. 


TWO MINIATURE JARS IN IRON RUST POR- 
CELAIN KANG HsI 
Oviform. Although practically a pair, there are slight dif- 
ferences in the color when closely examined; also a slight 
difference in the shapes; while one is rimmed with white at 
the lip, the other is uniform in color. 
Height, with stand, 5% inches each. 


THREE SNUFF BOTTLES eEarty cuHINe 

(a) Mutton fat jade of beautiful lines. No decoration. 
Green turquoise stopper. 

(b) Famille rose porcelain with paneled scenes in several 
colors, and blue and white side panels. Coral and pearl 
stopper. 

(c) Mutton fat jade of fine lines. Chinese characters chis- 
eled on one side and a scene on the other. White jade 


stopper. 


JADE SNUFF BOTTLE cuien LUNG 
Short ovoid shape. Green and white jade. Coral stopper. 
Height, with stand, 3 inches. 


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19 


21 


22 


23 


24 


TING WHITE BOWL §ssune 


Flaring vessel of cream color, with narrow base and notably 
beautiful lines; sustained on a tall black stand. 


Height, 3'4 inches; breadth, 9% inches. 


BLUE AND WHITE SOFT PASTE JAR  curen tune 
Of semi-eggshell character. Beautiful lines. A very rich 


blue. Decorations in Archaic and other designs on a 
crackled white. Black wood stand and lid in beautiful 
carving. Height, with stand, 5 inches. 


INCENSE POT IN BRONZE COLORS cuien Lune 
A notable specimen of the porcelain maker’s attempt to 
imitate metal. A low pot of the shape of a bronze temple 
utensil, with colors imitating the original bronze with patina 
incrustations. Flaked with touches of real gold in the man- 
ner that bronzes were sometimes spotted. Lotus scroll dec- 
orations form a band around the vessel. 


Height, with stand, 614 inches; breadth, 7% inches. 


BOWL IN “PRECIOUS STONE BLUE” tare mING 
Embossed dragon design under the glazing. 
Height, with stand, 7 inches. 


GOURD-SHAPED BOTTLE ate sune 
A fine specimen of what is known as mirror or lacquer black 
porcelain. Perfect in shape and of high lustre. 

Height, with stand, 81% inches. 


SACRIFICIAL CUP yuNe cHUNG 
Of copper colored glaze sometimes called sesamun color. 
A conventional bowl-like shape supported on a compara- 
tively tall flaring base. The lines are those of an ancient 
wine glass. A notable imitation of metal. 

Height, with stand, 414 inches. 


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26 


27 


POTTERY GRAVE CAMEL tana 


Partially glazed in three colors. An unusually fine speci- 
men of these burial images. The long-legged beast is re- 
markably lifelike, with high raised head, an open mouth, 
and tail slashed to one side. Few finer examples of the 
camel in this form are found. Unfortunately, the base and 
legs were broken in transit to this country and have been 
repaired. It is seldom that these pieces arrive intact, owing 
to the exceeding brittleness of the clay, due to over nine 
centuries of age. Height, 26% inches. 
(Note attached to similar pieces in the Metropolitan Mu- 
seum :—“In prehistoric times the custom prevailed in China 
of burying .the retainers and wives with the dead. In later 
times the intention took the place of the deed, and the dead 
were furnished with images of what was supposed to make 
the hereafter comfortable. Up to the end of the Tang period, 
A.D. 906, pottery figures were put in the graves, then wooden 
ones came in fashion, which have perished, and now it is 
the custom to burn paper images at the funeral. The figures 
shown here are modelled and mostly cast in soft fine white 
clay and partly covered with green and yellow lead glazes 
fired at low heat.” 


[See Illustration | 


POTTERY GRAVE ATTENDANT tTane 


In character of pottery and glaze the same as the forego- 
ing. The figure is standing erect with hands folded beneath 
the sleeves, a customary Chinese attitude. The sculpturing 
is notable. A benign expression rests upon the face. The 
head is unglazed, as is frequently the case; the rest of the 
figure is glazed in three colors. Being of brittle clay, due 
to great age, the tall slender image was broken in transit 
to this country, but has been repaired. 


Height, 38% inches. 


POTTERY TOMB FIGURE tane 


Evidently the figure of a slave or concubine, with a Eu- 
ropean suggestion of style, the head-dress and features 
of which are well chiseled. Head and feet unglazed; the 
rest of the figure, including a high collar, is covered with 
brown glazing. Height, 12 inches. 


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POTTERY GRAVE CAMEL 
TANG 


[NUMBER 25] 


30 


31 


32 


33 


FAMILLE ROSE OVIFORM VASE  cuwar cHING 


Conventional, intricately worked lotus design, with Buddhist 
emblems in pink, white, yellow and green on a turquoise 
base. A beautiful specimen in both shape and color. 


Height, with stand, 7 inches, 


CARVED BLACK WOOD CABINET 


Inset with porcelain panels of the Chien Lung Period. Such 
cabinets were designed by the Chinese as gem cases. The 
upper portion is of glass; the lower of carved wood, with 
the porcelain panels set into the doors. 


Height, 22 inches; width, 134 inches. 


CARVED BLACK WOOD CABINET 
Mate to foregoing. Height, 22 inches; width, 13% inches. - 


GREENISH IVORY SNUFF BOTTLE cuien LuNG 


An egg-shaped bottle with a pink agate top. Of peculiar 
discoloring. Height, 2 inches. 


POTTERY CENSER §sune 


Shaped after the design of bronzes and ornamented with 
dragon panels. Grotesque lion heads with feet protruding 
from the mouths form the legs. The fu lion surmounts the 
cover. The pot has been painted or glazed, but has gen- 
erally lost this exterior. Cover slightly chipped. | 


Height, with stand, 15 inches. 


OVIFORM CRACKLE JAR  sEarty cHING 
A vase of handsome shape with an even all-over crackle. 
Height, with stand, 16 inches. 
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37 


38 


CLAIR DE LUNE BOWL yuan 


A handsome specimen of Thirteenth Century pottery. Con- 
spicuously marked with an aubergine thumb print within 
and a spot of the same color on the outer brim. The prin- 
cipal color of the glazing is likewise notable. A crackle 
covers the bowl irregularly. 


Height, 24% inches; breadth, 6 inches. 


TING WHITE BOWL §sune 

Of the conventional shape of these early examples of the 
potter's art, flaring upward from a narrow base. Of the 
usual rough handiwork, but of beautiful and effective lines 
and glazing. On a blue, silk covered stand. 


Height, 3% inches; breadth, 8% inches. 


KWAN-YIN IN THREE COLORS garty MING 


Goddess of mercy artistically sculptured in pottery. Face, 
hands and feet in the conventional manner left unglazed. 
Draperies of recognized Ming coloring. A benign expres- 
sion appears on the crowned head of the deity, who holds 
an infant on her knee. On a brown, silk covered stand. 


Height, with stand, 171% inches. 


OLD SADDLE CLOTH IN BLUE 


With beautifully worked sprays of flowers and butterflies. 
The contrasting central device in imperial yellow. 


Size, 4 feet. 5 inches x 3 feet. 


RED LACQUER BOX LATE CHIEN LUNG 


A triangular example of delicate carving. A little scene 
presenting a sage and a boy wandering among mountains 
decorates the cover. An octagonal honeycomb design sur- 
rounds the box. Lining of plain black lacquer. 


Length, 8 inches. 
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389 RED LACQUERED HORSE SADDLE cuien Lune 


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Of full size, with high front and back. Ornamented in 
heavy lacquer with roses, lotus sprays and the emblem of 
good fortune. This work of art in saddlery has been in 
actual use, two of the leather trappings remaining still fas- 
tened to it. The lacquer was of such fine, hard quality that 
it is now but slightly impaired. Length, 21 inches. 


RED LACQUER SCEPTRE cuHIEN LUNG 


A beautifully shaped and delicately carved ju-i, or sceptre, 
with green silk tassels. An elephant sustaining a pot of 
flowers, surrounded by Buddhist emblems, forms the orna- 
mentation of the head; fish and peaches, with a bat, deco- 
rating the panels in the handle; lotus and geometric designs 
alternate between the panels. The reverse side is covered 
with a minute fret. Length, 15 inches: 


41 


43 


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NOTABLY GRACEFUL KWAN-YIN  sEarty mine 


Of three-colored, partly glazed pottery. The face and part 
of the body have been painted with a material most of which 
has disappeared, leaving the flesh of the figure, where it is 
undraped, in the unglazed pottery. The carefully chiseled 
lines of the face, as well as those of the draped body, are 
the work of a master. Mounted on a silk stand. 


Height, with stand, 15% inches. 


PAIR OF TING WARE WHITE BEAKERS §sune 


Of the shape of temple vases. Tall, with a trumpet flare; 
broken by ovoid center, with fluted bands. A delicate 
crackle throughout the glaze. 


Height, with stands, 12% inches. 


SEMI-EGGSHELL BOWLS kana usr 


A handsome pair in imperial yellow. Of notable shape and 
glazing. Height, with stands, 3% inches. 


TRANSMUTATION PLATE .atve yuan 


What is known as the Kuam yao or Kuam ware. Of an 
almost black base color with shadings of cloud-like effect 
in pale blue. The bowl or plate is fluted like an open six- 
petaled flower with a narrow rim. The glazing covers the 
vessel completely with the exception of the base, only a 
slight chip having been broken out of the rim. 


Height, 2 inches; breadth, 8 inches. 


BOTTLE-SHAPED “SPLASHED” VASE cHIEN LUNG 
A large vessel of perfected lines and beautiful coloring. 
An even crackle covers the alternating colors of the “flame.” 
Except for a ridged rim at the base of the neck the color- 
ing and lines are the only decorations. The mouth of the 
vase was broken in transportation to this country, but has 
been repaired. Height, with stand, 16 inches. 


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THREE SNUFF BOTTLES sarty cyHine 

(a) A flat round bottle in agate, of peculiar and fascinating 
color. Stopper from the same piece of stone. 

(b) Cloudy agate bottle, vase shaped, with lion head han- 
dles. Beautiful colors. Silver stopper inset with green and 
red stones. 

(c) White jade bottle, with scenes at sides and animal head 
handles. Aquamarine stopper. 


THREE SNUFF BOTTLES eEarty cuHING 


(a) Gracefully carved, vase shaped, cloud colored agate, 
with handles in the shape of lions’ heads. Silver stopper. 
(b) Polished agate bottle with a natural scene in the stone, 
representing a bird on a branch, in a deeper hue of agate. 
(It is noteworthy how the stone cutter has carefully chiseled 
the sides of this bottle to make the stone present its own 
picture). Green jade stopper. 

(c) Old jade bottle, vase shaped, with lions’ heads for han- 
dles. The latter have been blackened by, it is understood, 
a process of fire, making a notable contrast. 


STANDING FIGURE OF CONFUCIUS sune 


In three-colored pottery. The face and hands bear traces 
of having been gilded. Of peculiarly fine sculpturing, lines 
of the face being notably well chiseled. The sage is repre- 
sented as standing with folded hands, clad in ancient robes, 
in purple trimmed with peacock green; a scarf thrown about 
his shoulders and a crown-like cap of ancient design. (The 
head. was broken off in transportation to this country but 
has been effectively replaced). Height, 26 inches. 


[See Illustration | 


GREENISH CRACKLE BOWL §sune 


Of heavy pottery. Glaze notable in perfection and color- 
ing. Crackle deeply marked in lines. A slight chip in the 
rim. Height, 4 inches; breadth, 714 inches. 


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POTTERY FIGURE OF CONFUCIUS 
SUNG 


[NUMBER 48] 


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NOTABLE POTTERY CENSER wet 


Fine patina in mother-of-pearl glaze. Of plain cylindrical 
lines. A decorated band, enclosing doglike animals, binds 
the pot, forming the only chiseled decoration except the 
legs, which are of little, indiscernable figures. 


Height, 5% inches; breadth, 8 inches. 


“TRON RUST” POTTERY CENSER  xane ust 
An incense bowl in which the potter has imitated the color 
of minerals, and shaped his vessel in imitation of the brass 
and bronze pots that are set before gods in their shrines. 
No decoration except the coloring. | 

Height, 2'% inches; breadth, 6 inches. 


CENSER IN PRECIOUS STONE BLUE kKANe asi 


A broad porcelain bowl of exquisite lines. Enameled in a 
black blue, with archaic animal heads forming the handles. 


Height, with stand, 8 inches; breadth, 9 inches. 


RARE TRANSMUTATION BOTTLE | sune 


The glaze in lavender and aubergine, conspicuously touched 
with white. A piece of unusual shape as well as quality; 
tall, swelling gradually from the base, then closing again 
sharply to the short neck. Height, with stand, 10 inches. 


TALL SLENDER-BODIED WHITE VASE 


LATE SUNG OR EARLY YUAN 


Of unusual shape and unique markings. Almost cylindrical, 
with but a slight effulgence rising to the neck, which is inset 
sharply. Mythical animals’ heads, the only ornamentation, 
stud the two sides. The white glazing is broken by dis- 
colored bands which have taken on a brown cast and have 
become crackled. Here and there definite lengthy lines 
have broken through the glaze only, the pottery being of a 
thick, heavy quality. Height, with stand, 19 inches. 


[See Illustration | 
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SLENDER-BODIED WHITE VASE 
LATE SUNG OR BPARLY YUAN 


| NUMBER 54| 


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58 


59 


IVORY WHITE VASE sune 

Of notable lines and coloring. The neck and base being 
of the same breadth; a gradual broadening from base and 
top to the full center. Otherwise plain, except for the beau- 
tiful crackle glaze. Sometimes called butter white. 


Height, with stand, 71% inches. 


SMALL POTTERY HOR HOR BUDDHA = sune 


“The God of Your Wishes.” In conventional lines. With 
a yellow glaze finely crackled. Height, with stand, 4 inches. 


RED LACQUER FLOWER POT WITH FLOWERS OF 
OF SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES cuHIEN LUNG 


A rich and beautiful specimen of this peculiarly Chinese 
handiwork. Rectangular lacquer bowl highly carved with 
paneled scenes on each of the sides and beautifully drawn 
scrolls of the lotus combined with archaic geometric designs. 
From the bowl a gnarled tree rises gracefully, sustaining 
fruits and flowers in jade, turquoise, amethyst, agate and 
crystal, with flowers of coral and pearl. The profusion of 
delicate colors harmonizes strikingly. Height, 21 inches. 


RED LACQUER FLOWER POT WITH FLOWERS OF 
OF SEMI-PRECIOUS STONES cuHien Lune 


Mate to foregoing. Height, 21 inches. 


CUT GLASS BOTTLE IN TWO COLORS cHIEN LUNG 


A specimen in fine lines and colors, with notably artistic 
carving. The latter is done entirely upon the super cover- 
ing of rich amber-colored glass, the white base forming the 
background. Lions at play in their native lair girdle the 
ovoid body of the bottle; song birds among flower branches 
surround the tall cylindrical neck. In every way a notable 
specimen of the glass cutter’s art. 


Height, with stand, 111% inches. 
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61 


62 


63 


64 


ANCIENT JADE CUP From a vEeRY EARLY PERIOD 


Carving of peculiar grotesqueness and yet great beauty. 
The weird head of a fabulous water beast, with tossing 
spray forming the handle, is the decoration of the base. 
Above it entwine prong-tailed lizards. The rich colors of 
old jade cover the piece. Height, with stand, 7 inches. 


LOTUS LEAF CUP IN TWO-COLORED JADE mine 


A beautiful chiseled stone, the main body of which has the 
quality of translucency and a green color, like that of 
water in which lotus blossoms grow. The rest of the stone, 
of which the branches and other devices are carved, is of a 
wood-like hue. A lotus pod, a tiny crab, a swallow and a 
frog, all in miniature, repose upon the great leaf. A con- 
spicuous example of the Chinese stone cutter’s method of 
shaping his device from what his stone will afford. 


Height, on hard wood stand, 6 inches. 


OLD JADE CEREMONIAL CUP mine 
Rectangular. Of fine lines and good carving. 


Height, on stand, 3% inches. 


FAMILLE ROSE CUP cHIEN LUNG 


With birthday or marriage decorations, the bats, indicating 
good fortune. The cup is formed of two bats with outspread 
wings flying among clouds. ‘Two smaller bats form, with 
the tail of one of the larger creatures, the tripod of feet. Fine 
turquoise blue lining. Height, on stand, 3% inches. 


LARGE TURQUOISE BLUE FISH BOWL mine 


Of heavy pottery and dull glaze. A double line of knob- 
like studs surround the bowl, and low raised animal heads 
occupy the place of handles. On high wooden stand. 


Height, with stand, 36 inches. 
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67 


68 


69 


70 


BEAUTIFUL RECTANGULAR POTTERY VASE 


LATE YUAN OR EARLY MING 


Of ivory and silver gray hues, crackled throughout. Dec- 
orated only with plain lines, forming vase and panels. 


Height, with stand, 11 inches. 
[See Illustration | 


FOO DOGS IN PEACOCK -BLUE POTTERY 


EARLY MING 


A pair of fabulous animals grotesquely chiseled and glazed 
in a pleasing shade of blue. The squatty beasts set upon 
fluted glazed bases. Height, 12% inches. 


LARGE BRONZE CENSER Mine 


Highly carved and ornamented with dragons, lotus sprays, 
bats among clouds and Chinese characters. On a high 
wooden stand. Height, with stand, 3 feet 7 inches. 


JADE CEREMONIAL DRINKING CUP §suNneG 


Of fine rectilinear lines. Originally a mottled jade, now 
of bone-like discoloring. Fluting and fret work bands bind 
the vessel. The feet and handle are likewise rectilinear and 
in nice keeping. Height, with stand, 5 inches. 


DULL OLIVE CELADON VASE mine 
Crackle over most of the vessel. 
Height, with stand, 9% inches. 


FAMILLE ROSE STAND AND LID  cuiIeN LUNG 

Shaped like a large wine cup with a cover. Of a yellow 
porcelain covered with dragons in several colors, the wave 
and cloud design filling in the decorations. (Lip of stand 
broken and repaired). Height, with stand, 13% inches. 


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SILVER GREY POTTERY VASE 
LATE YUAN OR EARLY MING 


[ NUMBER 65 | 


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73 


74 


75 


76 


PEACH RED BOTTLE yune cuune 
Of distinctive shape, globing abruptly from the broad base 
and narrowing gradually to the neck, then flaring at the lip. 


Lining of bottle in white. 
Height, with stand, 12% inches. 


LARGE VASE OF FLAME COLOR  cuiEeN LuNG 
A tall vessel of rich “splashed” colors, with handles at the 
neck in the shape of elephants’ heads. , 

Height, with stand, 241% inches. 


TRANSMUTATION VASE mine 

Of a rare grayish hue. Shoulder splashed with turquoise 
green, and “thumb prints” of similar color. Heavy sub- 
stantial lines. Handles in the form of fabulous animal 
heads. The vessel is almost without a neck. Glazed in- 
side as well as out. An all-over crackle. 


Height, with stand, 11 inches. — 
[See Illustration | 3 


SALMON PINK RUG EarLy cHING 


With lemon colored border, and blue floral devices studded 
with white. Five medallions. Rich combination of color- 
ing. Size, 5 feet 9 inches x 4 feet. 


PAIR OF GOLD-TONED MATS kane us! 


Yellow medallions outlined with blue. Geometric corner 
devices in tan. Blue band borders. 


Size, 2 feet 4 inches x 2 feet 2 inches. 


RUG IN IVORY AND BLUE sEarty cuine 
With flowers, fruits and butterflies composing the decora- 
tions, among which are the “Buddha’s fingers.” Coloring 
in low, simple tones. 

Size, 8 feet 9 inches x 5 feet 9 inches. 


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RARE GRHY TRANSMUTATION VASE 
MING 


[ NUMBER 73] 


five 


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79 


80 


81 


82 


RUG OF “THE HUNDRED ANTIQUES” cHIEN LUNG 


In yellow and brown, beautifully harmonizing, with blue 
devices. Center medallion of fu lion and cub surrounded 
by clouds. Size, 4 feet x 1 foot 11 inches. 


BLUE RUG WITH BUDDHIST EMBLEMS 


CHIEN LUNG 


With bright flowers, the border design containing the knot 
of destiny, fish, conk shell and other Buddhist symbols. 


Size, 4 feet 7 inches x 2 feet 5 inches. 


PAIR OF BRILLIANT BLUE MATS sarty cHING 
With yellow medallions and lotus blossoms. 


Size, 2 feet 3 inches x 2 feet 1 inch. 


RICH RED MAT  Earty cHING 
Without design. Having the effect of old velvet. 
Size, 4 féet.x 82: acer. 


UNUSUAL SILK RUG 


SEVENTEENTH OR EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


On an aubergine field an all-over floral design is thrown in 
yellow and green, outlined with black. The green would in- 
dicate the Ming period, and the black, showing considerable 
corrosion, likewise indicates great age; but the rug is un- 
usually well preserved. The border is of three rows of 
swastikas upon which tiny red bats are set. <A piece of 
great rarity. Size, 4 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 3 inches. 


[See Illustration | 


VASE RUG OF TAWNY IVORY cuHIEN LUNG 

Ivory field and salmon and blue border. Landscape medal- 
lion center, with eagle and flowers. Above and below are 
the four symbols of the scholar, the box of books, roll of 
paintings, chess board, and musical instrument. Swastika 
and coin motive border. Size, 5 feet 10 inches x 3 feet. 


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RARE OLD SILK RUG 
SEVENTEENTH OR EIGHTEENTH CENTURY 


[ NUMBER 81] 


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84 


85 


86a 


86b 


BURNT ORANGE RUG cuHIEN LUNG 


A glorious piece of color, with potted plants growing out of 
antique vases. Lotus medallion center and corner pieces. 
Swastika border. A notable combination of tones. 


Size, 6 feet 8 inches x 4 feet 10 inches. 


OLD KUS-SU SHRINE CURTAIN kane us 


Tapestry in arched shape. On a burnt orange base heaven- 
ly dogs and bats, in blue and gold, float among clouds; 
on the upper border, which is of deeply faded green, are 
three little circular paneled scenes set in between clouds and 
bats. Flowers and fruits decorate the border bands of blue. 
The whole curtain has a deep rich tone. 


Size, 35° x(382ineues, 


PAIR OF OLD KUS-SU PANELS cHIEN LUNG 


Golden dragons floating in a deep blue sky, bats and clouds 
around them, the ocean below. Bordered with a band of 
gold and black. Size, 8 x 27 inehes: 


OLD KUS-SU PANEL cHIEN LUNG 


A dragon in gold with the flaming ball in the skies, the 
ocean represented beneath him. Smaller end panels con- 
tain phoenixes. The whole dseign is bound with bands of 
gold and black. Size, 38 inches x 10 inches. 


OLD KUS-SU PANEL cHIEN LUNG 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 38 inches x 10 inches. 


86ec OLD KUS-SU PANEL cHIEN LUNG 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 38 inches x 10 inches. 


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88 


89 


90 


91 


92 


KANG HSI PAINTING IN BLACK AND WHITE 


Supsect: Goddess riding upon a mythical animal, beneath 

her a warrior, child, and old man gazing upward in adora- 

tion. A curious piece of religious imagination. 

Artist: Tai Houng. Size, 1814 x 44 inches. 
STRONG BLACK ON FADED WHITE SILK. 


INK DRAWING mine 


Supsect: Buddhist transformation scene; after the story 

of Li Lung-min. A long makimono depicting human be- 

ings, gods, and devils performing extraordinary functions. 

Artist: Unsigned. Size, 1114 x 196 inches. 
INK DRAWING ON PARCHMENT. 


EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING cuHiIen tuNG 
Supsect: The Eight Intoxicated Saints. 


Artist: Ku Ching-hsuin. Size, 10 x 166 inches. 
A makimono with many human figures in groups. 
HIGH COLORING ON PARCHMENT. 


MING PAINTING 
Suspsect: The Palace of Han. 
Artist: Unsigned. Size, 41 x 10 inches. 


A highly colored small makimono on silk, giving a vivid 
representation of Chinese country palaces and temples. 


EIGHTEENTH CENTURY DRAWING 
Supsect: Disciples of Buddha. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 12 x 66% inches. 


AN INK DRAWING ON SILK. 


LARGE WASH DRAWING Mine 

Sussects Quaint old men and boy gazing upward at a 

stork in flight. 

Artist: Hsun Chow. Size, 32 x 57 inches: 
IN BLACK AND WHITE WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON PARCHMENT. 


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93 


Q4a 


94b 


9Q4¢e 


94d 


O4Ae 


94f 


LARGE WASH DRAWING MING 
SussectT: Tree in a mountain valley. 


Artist: Lan Ying. Size, 38 x 72 inches, 
INK WASH WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON PARCHMENT, 


FINE OLD KUS-SU HANGING § KANG us1 


The long, slender hanging is constructed in three sections, 
each framed apart from the other. The uppermost is a 
design of decorative gold lettering on deep blue; the middle 
panel is a floral picture on a faded green base; the last 
represents a scene with human figures. 


Size, 11 x 49 inches. 


RARE OLD KUS-SU PANEL kane ust 
Mate to foregoing. - Size, 49 x 11 inches. 


[See Illustration | 


RARE OLD KUS-SU PANEL kane usr 
Mate to foregoing. Size, 49 x 11 inches. 


[See Illustration | 


RARE OLD KUS-SU PANEL kane us1 
Mate to foregoing. Size, 49. x 11 inches: 


RARE OLD KUS-SU PANEL kane nasi 
Mate to foregoing. Size, 49 x 11 inches. 


RARE OLD KUS-SU PANEL Kane us1 
Mate to foregoing. Size, 49 x 11 inches. 


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EXQUISITE TAPESTRY PANELS 
KANG HSI 


[NUMBERS 94b AND 94c] 


95 


06a 


96b 


96c 


96d 


POT 


OLD KUS-SU SHRINE CURTAIN cHIEN LUNG 


Arched tapestry; on an orange field, dragons in gold and 
blue float among the clouds, above conventional ocean 
waves. Symbols of Buddhism are scattered over the field. 
A floral design decorates the border bands. Of fine quality. 


Size, 40 x 43 inches. 


OLD EMBROIDERED HANGING arty cuiINnG 


Containing three sections in faded green silk. On each 
panel a distinct floral design has been embroidered with 
the grace of a painter’s work and with exquisite coloring. 


Size, 38 x 9 inches. 


OLD EMBROIDERED HANGING Earty cHING 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 38 x 9 inches. 


OLD EMBROIDERED HANGING § EarLy cHING 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 38 x 9 inches. 


OLD EMBROIDERED HANGING eEarty cHING 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 38 x 9 inches. 


IMAGE OF A LOHAN § prosBaBLy TANG 


Chiseled in hard stone. The figure is seated, holding a 
bamboo staff in one hand, the other resting on the knee. 
The expression of the smiling face is extravagantly lined 
with wrinkles. The attitude and proportions of the fig- 
ure are almost as noteworthy as the countenance. 


Height, 35 inches. 
[See Illustration | 
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IMAGE OF A LOHAN IN HARD STONE 
PROBABLY TANG 


[ NUMBER 97] 


*98s IMAGE OF A LOHAN  proBpaBLy TANG 


Mate to foregoing. Exidently from the same temple. The 
figure, however, is seated cross-legged and has other dif- 
fering features. It is fine but cannot be classed as the 
masterpiece which the other is. Height, 381% inches. 


99 WASH DRAWING §KaNgG HsI 
Sussect: Portrait of Hsu Wei. 


Artist: Wong Shih-min. Size, 8 x 11% inches. 
BLACK AND WHITE WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON PARCHMENT. 


100 CARVED PANEL PICTURE curen LUNG 


A particularly graceful tree, with flowers, and birds inset 
upon black lacquer. In carved ivory, mother-of-pearl, and 
semi-precious stones. Size, 26 x 39 inches. 


101 CARVED PANEL PICTURE cuHiIen LUNG 
Mate to foregoing. Size, 26 x 29 inches. 


102 MING PAINTING 
Supsect: A Mongol and horse. 


Artist: Unsigned. Size,-151%4 x 27 inches. 
PAINTING IN COLOR ON SILK. 


108 WASH DRAWING MING 
Sussect: A solitary boatman. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 11 x 12 anches: 
BLACK AND WHITE WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON PARCHMENT. 


104a OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 
Suspsect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 
Picture unsigned. Size, 11 x 15 imenes: 


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104b 


Picture unsigned. Sized lox) 5 
104c OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 

Supsect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. mige lle ols 
104d OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yvuvuan 

Suspsect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. Size; 11 x15 
104¢e OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 

Suspsect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. Size TS 
104f OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 

Sussect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. Mize leaks 
104g OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 

Sussect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. Size wile alo 
104h OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 

Supsect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. Sizevit x 15 
1044 OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 

Sussect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 

Picture unsigned. Size, Nise 


OLD TEMPLE PAINTING yuan 
Suspsect: A Scene from the Life of Buddha. 


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inches. 


inches. 


inches. 


inches. 


inches. 


inches. 


inches. 


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107 


108 


109 


110 


KANG HSI PAINTING 
Supgect: Flowers and birds. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 13 x 88 mehes: 
MAKIMONO OF RICH COLORS ON SILK. 


LITTLE FOURTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING 

SuBJEcT: ‘Two sages. 

Artist: Unknown. | Size, 6 x 9 inches. 
HIGH COLORS ON SILK. 


EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING kane usr 

Sussect: Ladies gazing at evening star. 

Artist: Hsuin Chong-yen. Size, 20 x 56 inches. 
PAINTING IN COLORS ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 


Suspsect: Lady in meditation reclining beneath a plum 
tree. 


Artist: Chong Choung. Size, 24 x 56% inches. 


BROADLY DRAWN IN BLACK AND WHITE WITH TOUCHES OF 
COLOR ON SILK. 


WASH DRAWING MING 
Suspsect: A solitary crane. 
Artist: Unknown. Size, 1814 x 36% inches. 


IN BLACK ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 
Supsect: A pair of white doves. 
Artist: Chong Choung. Size, 11 x 9i2iimehes 
PAINTING IN COLORS ON SILK. 
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111 CHIEN LUNG PAINTING 
Supsect: Portrait of a young prince. 


Artist: Unsigned. Size, 26 x 50 inches. 


BRILLIANT COLORS ON SILK. 


112 EARLY CHING PAINTING 
Sussect: Portrait of a priest; in conventional pose; the 
face well drawn. 


Artist: Unsigned. Size, 20 x 34 inches. 


IN COLORS ON SILK. 


113 ALBUM OF DRAWINGS kane us1 


Twelve pictures in black and white on a sky-blue base. 
Representing the Arhats, or Disciples of Buddha. 


Artist: Chiao Ping-chung. Size of book, 14 x 12 inches. 


WASH DRAWING ON PARCHMENT. 


#114 SUNG PAINTING a.p. 960 ro 1280 
Sussect: A Misty Morning. 


Artist: Mei Yu-jen, son of Mei Fei. Size, 39 x 82 inches. 


One of the formost masterpieces of Chinese landscape 
painting. 


ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY: Mei Yu-jen, son of the brilliant and 
eccentric Mei Fei, was a great lover and collector of an- 
cient works of art. His style in painting morning and 
evening scenes was very impressionistic and was considered 
better than that of his father. He became the President of 
the Fu Wen Ke and died at the age of eighty. 

The picture bears the signature and seal of the artist and 
is dated the 8th year of Hsiao Hsing, 3rd Moon, 2nd day. 
The drawing was made therefore, A.D. 1138. 


INK PAINTING ON SILK WITH SLIGHT COLOR. 


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$115 


SUNG PAINTING .p. 960 To 1280 


Suspsect: An Eagle. 
Artist: The Emperor Hui Tsoung. 


Size, 3314 x 641% inches. 


The picture is sealed by the Emperor and bears written 
by himself two large bold characters, Yu Pi, meaning ”Im- 
perial Brush.” 

An eulogy written by Ho Chih Chung, his Chief Council- 
lor, reads after this manner. 


“The physical features of the animal creation are pre- 
ordained according to locality and climate. Thus the colors 
of the rose are not those of the wild goose nor the plumage 
of birds of paradise and phcenixes given to domestic geese 
and ducks. Black herons, white chickens, red and yellow 
birds are different. 


“The eagle is a bird of the west, ferocious in nature and 
tanned in color. A white eagle is seldom seen. The influence 
of your Majesty’s virtue and benevolence not only extends 
to Heaven and Earth but also to the animal and vegetable 
kingdom, resembling as they do, a blessed omen of a mighty 
nation. 


“Yesterday your minister went to the garden behind the 
palace and saw a big eagle, nearly pure white, standing on 
a frame; greatly was he perplexed; the picture was so 
vivid that he felt he was in the actual presence of the bird. 
The stately form, the strong wings, the long feather, the 
vigorous neck, all conspired to give it the appearance of an 
albatross*. Surely it is a response to your Majesty’s virtue 
and benevolence. Not only is the bird a good omen but the 
brush of genius with which it was drawn cannot be sur- 
passed. 


“Grand Councillor 
“Your Minister 
“Ho Chih Chung” 


*In comparing the Eagle of the picture with an Albatross the Min- 
ister emphasizes the strength of the drawing. 


ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY: .Hui Tsung reigned A.D. 1101. 
1125 and was an artist and calligrapher of high merit. In 
the first year of his reign he established a school of calli- 
graphy and painting which survived until the time of the 
Mings. During the wars in which the Khans gradually 
conquered China he was taken prisoner and carried off to 
Tartary where he died in 1185, having suffered ten years’ 
captivity. 


INK PAINTING WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON SILK. 


[See Illustration | 


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PAINTING 


BY THE EMPEROR HUI TSOUNG 
SUNG 


[NUMBER 115] 


116 MING PAINTING 


117 


Supsect: Representing the Eight Immortals entertain- 
ing the Western Queen Dowager. 


Artist: Unknown. 


Picture framed in harwood. Size, 1914 x 20% inches. 


IN MANY COLORS WITH GOLD BACKGROUND ON SILK ;, MOUNT- 
ED ON WOOD. 


FOURTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING yuan 


Sussecr: The Emperor Wu Te seeking the Elixir of Life. 
Artist: Chao Meng-fu. Size, 371% x 49 inches. 


The Han Emperor Wu Te, is known in history as a mystic 
and an ardent student of the Tao. In his reign lived an 
alchemist, Li Shan-kung, who professed to know the where- 
abouts of the Elixir of Life. Wu Ti believed in him and 
sent him on a voyage to obtain it but Li died on the way. 
The credulity of the Emperor may be realized from the fact 
that he would not believe his favorite dead but rather that 
he had been called away to be a god! 


ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY: When the House of Sung was grad- 
ually retiring to the south before the conquering Mongols 
and about the year 1254 of our era, was born Chao Meng-fu 
sometimes known as the Apostle of Pine-trees and Snow. 
The Mongols eveutually established their rule over the 
whole of China in 1280 and six years after this we read 
of Chao’s being summoned to Court and appointed secretary 
in the Board of War. By 13816 he had risen to a high post 
in the Han-lin College, and was much esteemed by the Em- 
peror, who always addressed him by his style Tzu-ang in- 
stead of using his official name Meng-fu. “Ags a calligraph- 
ist, his name was known all over the Hmpire; and his 
pictures of scenery, trees, rocks, flowers, bamboos, people 
and horses were exceedingly delicate and refined.” 


LIGHT COLOB PAINTING ON SILK, Signed Tzu-ang, sealed by 
the artist and dated the 3rd Moon of the 3rd year of the 
reign of Ta Te, (A.D. 1299). 


118 MING PAINTING 


Sussect: Partridges and Flowers. 
Artist: Unknown. 


A long panel exquisitely drawn. Pale colors on silk. 


Size, 12 x 98 inches. 


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120 


121 


FOURTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING tate yuan 
Supsect: A Lohan and Tiger. 
Artist: Unknown. Size, 8% .x 12% inches. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY DRAWING Late MING 


Sussect: Lady Yang Guei Fei leaving her palace with her 
lord, the Emperor Tang Ming. 


Picture unsigned. Size, 0)4°x 57 inches. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING ate MING 
Suspsect: Lotus and Aigrets. 


Artist: Chien Juin. Size, 38 x 42 inches. 


A NOTABLY BEAUTIFUL PAINTING ON SILK. 


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SECOND SESSION 


SATURDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 1/7, 1917 


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123 


124 


125 


C12 23070 CLOCK 


Lots [22 to 264 


BLUE AND WHITE BOTTLE cuien tune 

A small crackled bottle with a country scene representing 
lakes and mountains, little Chinese houses, and three little 
boats, with one or two fishermen and other figures complet- 
ing the picture, which is done in blue on a surface now 
crackled, of white porcelain. 


Height, with stand, 71% inches. 


FABULOUS FOO DOG IN PORCELANOUS POT- 


TERY YUAN OR EARLY MING 


Three-colored porcelain-like pottery dog, with separate 
stand, likewise in pottery. The aubergine, yellow and tur- 
quoise green are of fine hues. The natural tone of the 
pottery unglazed, forming a fourth color. 
Height, 17 inches. 
[See Illustration | 


CARVED STONE SHEEP mine 


The animal appears to be in the act of rising from the 
ground. Little lambs by its side. Of curious design, pe- 
culiarly Chinese. Length, 8% inches. 


BUDDHIST SHRINE IN GILT LACQUER mine 


The deity is represented in habitual pose, sitting in a 
cavern, about which great snakes entwine. He rests upon 
a lotus blossom surmounted by a horned beast. 


Height, 41 inches. 
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FINE FOO DOG IN POTTERY 
YUAN OR EARLY MING 


[NUMBER 123] 


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128 


130 


TALL AUBERGINE VASE Mine 


Of fine shape and glaze. The lining of the bottle is of 
a dull turquoise green. Short globular body, with long, 
broad neck. Height, with stand, 19 inches. 


POTTERY FIGURE OF AN IMMORTAL cHIEN LUNG 


Representing Tieh Guei Li, one of the eight sages. The 
lean, haggard figure is represented seated, his hair en- 
crusted with snail shells, which likewise stud the knotted 
feet and arms. He rests against the hollowed stump of a 
tree, upon which Chinese characters are incised. The 
cloak, which only partly covers his figure, is of a celadon 
crackled glaze. Other glazing studs the piece. Books 
rest by his side. Height, with stand, 8% inches. 


SPLENDID PILGRIM BOTTLE ywne cuune 
Of grayish celadon with very broad crackle. A vessel of 
heavy proportions, and notably fine and perfect lines. 


Height, with stand, 21 inches. 


GOLD LACQUER IMAGE mine 


One of the gods of war in full armor. A small figure stand- 
ing on a rockery, with hands together in the attitude of 
prayer. Features well drawn. The body, thick and 
heavy, characterizing power. Height, 14 inches. 


CARVED PANEL PICTURE Eariy CHING 

On a dull yellow lacquer, fruits, birds, and flowers in 

carved ivory, with rockeries and trees of carved wood form- 

ing a graceful and delicate picture. The ivory is painted 

the colors of fruits and birds. Height, 42 inches. 
Breadth, 271% inches. 


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133 


134 


136 


CARVED PANEL PICTURE garty cuine 


Mate to foregoing. The peculiar fruit represented in this 
picture is the fragrant “Buddha's Fingers,” favored by the 
Chinese. Height, 42 inches. 

Breadth, 2714 inches. 


SMALL STONE IMAGE §sune 


Representing the Goddess Wun Hsu (Queen of Paradise). 
Chinese characters on the back at the base. 


Height, 15 inches, 


CELADON CENSER .aTeE suNG oR EARLY YUAN 


What is known to the Chinese as lung chuan ware. A 
tripod with handles of dull olive green. Of the shape of 


bronze and brass censers. Almost no crackle. 


Height, with stand, 8 inches. 


EXCAVATED POTTERY PIG STYE tTane PErtop 

A miniature pig is represented in an enclosure beside a 
little outhouse; the size of a toy. The glaze has assumed 
a mother-of-pearl quality. Width, 9 inches. 


PEACOCK GREEN BOTTLE kane ust 


Of superb coloring and a single uniform glaze. Splendid 
globular lines, the mouth mounted with a rim of gold. 


Height, with stand, 13 inches. 


CARVED WOODEN FIGURE § sEveENTEENTH CENTURY 


Representing the God of Mars; one leg resting upon a 
chained fabulous beast; a conspicuous and extravagant 
conception of this war deity. He carries a gourd-shaped 
bottle on his back. The eyes and teeth are inlaid with 
white wood, contrasting with the deep brown of the figure. 
The base represents a rockery in softer, stained wood. 


Height, 261% inches. 


POTTERY COWHERD ON BUFFALO 
LATE MING 


[NUMBER 137] 


137 


138 


139 


140 


POTTERY COWHERD ON BUFFALO tate mine 


In three colors; the animal being of brown, the clothing 
of the boy in turquoise blue and yellow. The cow is well 
molded, and the boy riding upon it has a natural Chinese 
pose. The cow, while swishing its tail, seems to be bel- 
lowing, while the boy appears to be droning some pastoral 
lay. Height, with stand, 14 inches. 


[See Illustration | 


WHITE RECTILINEAR JAR sune 


Rising from a narrow base the vessel expands gradually 
to the shoulder, then closes rapidly to the small square 
neck. The lower panels are covered, beneath the glaze, 
with embossed Chinese characters. The shoulder panels 
sustain archaic designs comprising geometric lines and 
dragons’ heads. A narrow fret is traced round the neck. 
(The jar was broken before it left China, but skillfully 
repaired by Chinese artisans). 


Height, with stand, 10 inches. 


SILVER GRAY BOTTLE = sune 
A short, broad ovoid jar of rare coloring, which is uniform 
except for a single “thumb print” spot at the side of the 


narrow, short neck. <A piece of unusual quality. 


Height, with stand, 4 inches; breadth, 41% inches. 


CARVED FIGURE OF A LADY mine 


In soapstone. Gracefully draped and of beauty accord- 
ing to Chinese ideas. A delicate outline of flowers and 
other designs is traced upon the coat after the manner of 
Ghinese embroideries. The red paint upon the shoes and 
the green that formed the lining of the coat have worn 
away, but the black of the hair still remains. (The head 
of the figure has been broken and replaced). 


Height, with stand, 9 inches. 
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141 


142 


143 


144 


PEACH BLOW BOTTLE yune cuuNG 

A bottle-shaped vase of beautiful lines and fine coloring. 
Of one faintly mottled shade, with a slight paling toward 
the mouth. | Height, with stand, 12 inches. 


GREEN CELADON FLOWER POT Mine 

Beautiful glaze and coloring. A low broad bowl with a 

full open top and water hole at base; of seaweed green; 

a broad decorated band binds the pot, which stands upon 

three short, heavy legs. Height, with stand, 9% inches. 
Breadth, 10% inches. 


THE GOD OF LONGEVITY ENSHRINED AMONG 
THE EIGHT IMMORTALS yuan 
Nine seperate pottery figures forming a set; the immor- 
tals standing upon clouds, each in the pose peculiarly 
ascribed to him; the God of Longevity, represented with 
the conventional elongation of head, is seated upon a fawn, 
surmounted on what appears to be a rockery. The chis- 
eling and glazing are both of a fine quality, the latter 
showing in places a quality of iridescence. The entire set 

being intact is unusual. | 
Height of small figures, 1114 inches. 
Height of central figure, 14 inches. 


EXCAVATED WATER BUCKET tane 

A small pottery water bucket in perfect preservation. 
Beautiful mother-of-pearl patina with a silver and green- 
ish hue. Tall heavy handle shaped like that of a bell, the 
bowl being of the shape of a jardiniere. Lined about body 
and heavily rimmed. Held in place by an embracing hard 
wood stand. Height, 9 inches. 

[See Illustration | 


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POTTERY BUCKET FROM A GRAVE 
TANG 


[NUMBER 144] 


145 


146 


147 


149 


150 


GLAZED CENSER IN BROWN Earty mine 
Tall ornamented pot on tripod. Dragon medallions raised 
upon sides of bowl, and little figures of priests. Gro- 
tesque animal heads at base of handles and feet. 


Height, with stand, 13% inches. 


PEACOCK GREEN BEAKER Mine 


The lower part of the vessel ovoid in shape; the neck large 
and flaring. Broad crackle covers the vase, the body of 
which is of a heavier color than the neck. (Slight chip 
on the lip). Height, with stand, 12 inches, 


TALL CELADON VASE IN DULL OLIVE .atTeE sune 


OR EARLY YUAN 


With a floral design raised on body beneath the glazing; 
broad crackle over most of the vessel; shaped as if in two 
parts, one superimposed upon the other, the lower being 
ovoid, the top cylindrical. 

Height, with stand, 20% inches. 


SANG DE BOEUF BOTTLE cuHIEN LUNG 
Ovoid body and tall straight neck. Beautiful shades of 
mottled coloring. Rim of white with fine crackle. 

Height, with stand, 161% inches. 


BOTTLE IN SPLASHED GLAZING cHIEN LUNG 
Short, thick body, with gracefully tapering neck, white 
rimmed. Varied hues of lustrous glazing. 


Height, with stand, 15 inches. 


LARGE POT WITH LACQUER BLACK, DECORA- 
TIONS  sune 

Ovoid in shape; the base unglazed; heavy decorations 

forming a band of lacquer or mirror-black, above which 

rides a floral scroll. Height, with stand, 14 inches. 


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152 


SACRIFICAL CUP OF RHINOCEROS HORN 
CHIEN LUNG 
Superbly shaped and carved. An archaic band surround- 
ing the cup; fabulous reptiles forming the handle; a deli- 
cate fret work bordering the rim. Also of beautiful color. 
Height, with stand, 41% inches. 


GOLD LACQUERED FIGURE mine 


Representing Tieh Guei Li, one of the Eight Immortals, 
who found happiness in poverty and contemplation. The 
figure is carved with the usual Chinese extravagance, al- 
most bordering on caricature, and is noteworthy in con- 
ception. The smiling skeleton makes his way along the 
road with the help of a gnarled staff; his clothes are fall- 
ing from his back; he carries a roll of letters; and by his 
side is a gourd of water. Height, 14 inches. 


PEACH BLOOM BOTTLE yuna cuHunea 


Ovoid body with tall cylindrical neck. Rich color and 
strong lines. On handsome hard wood stand. 


Height, with stand, 14 inches. 


ENAMELED POT OF FLOWERS IN SEMI-PRE- 
CIOUS STONES gary CHING 


Upon the gilded surface of the pot are enameled panels 
depicting scenes of village life. Gnarled trees, heavily 
flowered with jade, coral, and agate blossoms. 


Height, with stand, 21 inches. 


ENAMELED POT OF FLOWERS IN SEMI-PRE- 
CIOUS STONES Early CHING 
Mate to foregoing. Height, with stand, 23 inches. 


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156 


157 


158 


159 


160 


SANG DE BOEUF BOTTLE kane ust 


Of rare quality. A short ovoid bottle swelling rapidly 
from the base to the full breadth of the vessel, then taper- 
ing slowly to the neck. ‘The neck of the bottle has been 
broken and refitted by means of a gilded band. 


Height, with stand, 10% inches. 
| See Illustration | 


PAIR OF SEMI-EGGSHELL CUPS AND TRAYS 

CHIEN LUNG 
Blue and white tea cups with covers and oblong trays; 
finely worked rice pattern design throughout. The white 
is of a watery green tinge. Breadth of cups, 414 inches. 
Breadth of trays, 5% inches. 


ROUND PORCELAIN PANEL cHIEN LUNG 


A white lion and cubs of mythological grotesqueness are 
playing round a sphere, which, like the body of the plaque, 
is of mustard yellow ground. The panel is framed in hard 
wood and mounted on a well carved, high stand. 


Height, 14 inches. 


CARVED STONE PANEL LANDSCAPE curen LuNG 


The stone carver has made use of a soapstone slab of two 
colors, carving upon it a typical mountain and water scene. 
On the paler stone a slight greenish hue has been painted 
to give a natural effect to trees and water. Framed and 
mounted on a stand of carved wood. Height, 38% inches. 


SMALL FAMILLE ROSE PANEL yuNnG cnuNG 

The panel, which is round, is largely covered with a beau- 

tiful spray of chrysanthemums in pink and yellow, the 

leaves and branches being of a delicate green. In a round 

frame and mounted on a tall gracefully carved stand. 
Height, with stand, 10% inches. 


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RARE SANG DE BOEUF BOTTLE 
KANG HSI 


[NUMBER 156] 


162 


163 


164 


165 


MOONLIGHT VASE kane us! 


Upon the Clair de Lune body of the porcelain is a delicate, 
beautifully drawn tree with bamboo shoots, and two or 
three swallows tossing about among the branches. Being 
of white the design is so delicate as to be almost unnotice- 
able. The vessel is tall, almost cylindrical to the shoul- 
der, then bending abruptly to the neck, which is again 
cylindrical until it reaches the lip. 


Height, with stand, 20 inches. 


TALL BLUE AND WHITE TEAPOT cuHien tune 
A pot in fine color, standing on four legs. Lotus blossom 
decorations with the symbols of Buddhism. 

Height, with stand, 10 inches. 


TALL BLUE AND WHITE TEAPOT curen Lune 
Mate to foregoing. Height, with stand, 10 inches. 


PAIR OF RICE BOWLS kane us 


Delicate porcelain of beautiful lines, in egg yolk yellow; 
embossed medallions and tracery of conventional clouds 
beneath the glaze. Width, 41% inches. 


SPEARED DISC IN ANCIENT JADE 


FROM A VERY EARLY DYNASTY 


Both the colors of the stone and the carving indicate great 
age. On the face of the spear ancient Chinese characters 
are incised upon a panel flanked by archaic dragons, which 
appear also around the disc. On the back of the latter an 
archaic decorative device is incised; and on the back of the 
spear, rising above the waves of eternity, is an astrological 
or astronomical device. ‘The jade is mounted upon a fit- 
tingly carved hard wood stand. 


Height, with stand, 16 inches. 
[See Illustration] 
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al tial. Wiens? sm tatiade 


SPEARED DISK IN ANCIENT JADE 
FROM A VERY HARLY DYNASTY 
POSSIBLY HAN 
[NUMBER 165] 


166 


167 


169 


OLD JADE CUP §sune 


Of the shape of a small pitcher; beautiful color and lines; 
little decoration, only a fluted band surrounding the vessel. 


Height, with stand, 4 inches. 


PAIR OF FAMILLE ROSE WINE CUPS AND SAU- 

CERS cHIEN LUNG 
Made in the shape of halved peaches and of the color of 
the fruit, with the exception of the interior, which is of fine 
gilding. Breadth of cups, 214 inches. 
Breadth of saucers, 4 inches. 


BLANC DE CHINE WINE CUP 


LATE MING OR EARLY CHING 


An exquisite piece of white ware of unusual shape, with 
incised Chinese characters and a seal on one side, and a 
stork on the other. Height, with stand, 3 inches. 


WINE CUP OF RHINOCEROS HORN  cuien Lune 
Carved in the shape of a lotus blossom, with leaves and 
shell fish fastened upon it. Of rich deep brown. 

Height, with stand, 414 inches. 


THREE CHARMS  eEarty cuHING 

The first representing a twisted flower in mutton-fat jade. 
The second, an agate fruit. 

The third, squirrels at play, in mutton fat jade. 

All are nicely carved after the manner of Chinese charms. 
the stone cutter suiting his idea to the piece of stone which 
he has to work upon. 


WHITE JADE CHARM sarty cuHING 
Representing pair of gold fish fantastically twisted. 


64 


172 


cs, 


CARVED SOAPSTONE GROUP cuien tuNG 
Representing two old fishermen and a boy with a gourd 
water vessel. One of the figures holds a fish in the hand 
and is about to place it in a basket. The attitudes and 
the expressions are peculiarly Chinese. 


Width, 51% inches. 


WHITE JADE IMAGE cuien LUNG 

With a small green stone set in forehead. The figure is a 
Kwan-Yin, the Goddess of Mercy, with a benign expres- 
sion upon her countenance. A beautiful piece of mottled 
stone. Height, with stand, 9 inches. 


SOAPSTONE FIGURE OF A LOHAN, DISCIPLU 
OF BUDDHA cuIEN LUNG 

An exquisite small piece of carving. The head and fea- 

tures are very expressive, the drapery notably graceful: 

The border of the latter is inset with small pearls. The 

old man holds in his hand a bowl from which a dragon 

lifts its head, showing that he has tamed the creature. 
Height, with stand, 4 inches, 


THREE CARVED GLASS SNUFF BOTTLES 

EARLY CHING 
(a) A short globular bottle in white with an amber quality 
of red glass gracefully twisted into long slender dragons 
with bifurcated tails. Green jade stopper. 
(b) Amber colored glass with blue, green and salmon or- 
namentations representing waves, flowers and _ insects. 
Amethyst stopper. 
(c) Tall bottle in white glass with red panel decorations 
and handles, the former representing little scenes. Green 
jade and silver stopper. 


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176 


Per 


179 


180 


HORSE IN CARVED CRYSTAL kane us!1 


The creature is reclining with its head thrown back, a little 
monkey is at its tail. The Ae has a hair-like quality 
within. Length, 4% inches. 


CORAL SNUFF BOTTLE cuHIEN LUNG 


A delicate little bottle of nice color with graceful carving 
of fruit and insects. Green jade stopper. 


Height, 2 inches. 


LARGE CELADON PILGRIM BOTTLE curen tune 


Of a wintergreen hue; no crackle; notably graceful lines 
Not globular but of medallion shape, with protrusions at 
the sides. Graceful simple handles from body to neck. A 
splendid piece. Height, with stand, 38% inches 


[See Illustration | 


AMBER SNUFF BOTTLE cuHien Lune 


What is known as cloudy amber; of beautiful color and 
lines, with a stopper of green jade and agate. 


LAPIS LAZULI SNUFF BOTTLE cuHten LuNG 


A graceful small bottle of fine, rich blue, with a pink coral 
and white jade stopper. 


SEVEN LADY’S CHARMS bsarty cHING 


(a) Agate drop of clear color highly polished, with grace- 
ful foliage and an insect. 


(b) Turquoise, representing a squirrel in a grapevine. 

(c) Agate gold fish of extravagant proportions 

(d) Agate leaf and flower, with a shell and a duck lying 
upon it. 

(e) Pair of mythological dogs in agate. 


(f) White jade drop with Chinese characters on one side 
and a country boy with a cow beneath a tree on the other. 


(g) Two-colored agate piece, with leaves and an insect. 


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BEAUTIFUL PILGRIM BOTTLE IN CELADON 
CHIEN LUNG 


[NUMBER 178] 


182 


185 


186 


PAIR OF CRYSTAL SCENT BOTTLES cuHar cHING 


Carved from a single piece. A very clear, beautiful crys- 
tal bottle sustaining a dragon and a phenix, the emblem 
of the Emperor and the Empress. Lion head handles with 
loose rings carved from the same piece of crystal. 


Height, with stand, 7% inches. 


BLACK TOURMALINE SNUFF BOTTLE 
CHIEN LUNG 


An uncommon stone. A design of trees, bamboos, a rock- 
ery, and a bird carved upon it. Pink crystal stopper. 


Height, with stand, 3 inches. 


AMETHLST SNUFF BOTTLE cuHIgN LUNG 


Carved in the shape of a gourd, with leaves; green jade 


stopper. Height, with stand, 2 inches. 


MINIATURE BLACK WOOD TEMPLE cuiten Lune 


Inlaid with cloisonne panels of beautiful design and color- 
ing; pillars supporting the roof are of jade. A replica 
of larger shrines. Height, 26 inches. 


FULL-SIZED SWEETMEAT BOX IN JADE 

CHIEN LUNG 
An unusual piece of mutton-fat jade; cut with great pre- 
cision and care into the shape of the recognized sweetmeat 
box, which is sent from house to house by friends at New 
Year's time. The boxes are usually of papier-mache or 
lacquered wood; it is therefore supposed that these were 
for an imperial gift. “A very fine fretwork along the edge 
on the cover where it meets the bowl is the only ornament- 
tion, except a swallow on the wing at one side of the cover. 
Mounted on high carved wood stand inlaid with a greenish 
substance and cushioned with silk. 


Height, on stand, 15 inches, 
Breadth of bowl, 11% inches. 


[See Illustration | 
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SWEETMEAT BOXES IN WHITE JADE 
CHIEN LUNG 


[NUMBERS 186 AND 187] 


187 


1838 


189 


190 


191 


FULL-SIZED SWEETMEAT BOX IN JADE 

CHIEN LUNG 
Mate to foregoing, the only difference being that instead 
of the swallow a stalk of bamboo is laid over one side. 


Height, on stand, 15 inches, 
Breadth of bowl, 11% inches. 


[See Illustration | 


THREE-COLORED POTTERY FIGURE mine 


Representing the hermit god of literature. A fine piece 
of sculpturing; the head, particularly good, is of noble 
countenance. The old man stands erect and the robes 
drape from him gracefully. The entire figure is glazed. 


Height, with stand, 25 inches. 


THREE-COLORED GLAZED FIGURE mine 


Representing the Goddess Chao Chuin, beneficent delty. 
The gracefully chiseled face is left unglazed; the head’ 
piece, however, like the drapery and the seat upon which 
the goddess rests, are highly glazed in yellow, brown, and 
green. Height, with stand, 25 inches. 


SEPIA AND CREAM-COLORED JAR sune 


Expanding in shape from the comparatively narrow base. 
Crude drawings in sepia are paneled upon an ivory ground, 
representing a flying stork, two cranes, and a rabbit in the 
main decorative band. Floral bands on shoulder and at 
base. Height, with stand, 12% inches. 


TURQUOISE PORCELAIN SNUFF BOTTLE 


CHIEN LUNG 


In turquoise blue porcelain; dragons notably well shaped, 
and as if heavily carved, float among the clouds according 
to the conventional idea. Gilded rim and red agate stop- 
per. Height, with stand, 4 inches. 


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193 


195 


196 


197 


MANCHU LADY’S HEAD DRESS cuine 

A black basket work frame covered with jewelry inlaid 
with Chinese kingfisher feathers, which appear to be enam- 
eled, on gilded brass. Artificial gems and real semi-pre- 
cious stones stud the jewelry. Contained in a Chinese 
lacquer hat box. Width, 11% inches. 


BUDDHIST SHRINE IN THREE-COLORED POT- 
TERY MING 


A graceful cavern shrine; the goddess seated within; a 
censer is placed before her. A copy of such shrines as are 
found throughout the countryside in China. Of the finest 
Ming coloring. Height, with stand, 131% inches. 


WHITE JADE SNUFF BOTTLE cuien Lune 
An exquisite, undecorated rectilinear bottle in mutton-fat 
jade. Stopper of blue porcelain. 

Height, with stand, 3 inches. 


PEACOCK BLUE VASE yuNeG cHUNG 

Of delightful color; ovoid in body, with a broad neck; in- 
terior unglazed; a fine crackle lends character to the entire 
exterior. Height, with stand, 15 inches. 


PEACOCK GREEN VASE yune cHUNG 
Similar to foregoing, but of a slightly deeper hue; a gilded 
band binding the rim; fine crackle throughout. 

Height, with stand, 161% inches. 


TEA-DUST, GOURD-SHAPED BOTTLE cuar cHING 
A handsome example of this peculiar enamel; the bottle is 
undecorated except for a ribbon binding it about the mid- 
dle. Height, with stand, 131% inches. 


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too 


201 


202 


203 


PORCELAINOUS POTTERY CENSER kane asi 
In turquoise blue. Of solid ovoid shape; plain dignified 
lines, and rich coloring. Height, with stand, 5 inches. 


POTTERY JAR WITH COVER tane 

Of fine oviform shape; half the body glazed in an ivory 
white; four handles and separate lid. Unusual preserva- 
tion. Height, with stand, 14 inches. 


CYLINDRICAL POTTERY JAR sune © 
The glaze being of ivory white; the decorations, which are 
bold, in sepia. An upper and a lower band bind the jar; 
a cluster of flowers decorate one side. © 

Height, with stand, 12 inches. 


HEAVY CELADON BOWL ss sune 
With a mustard color glaze. Linear decoration outside; 
floral decorations under the glaze within. 


Width, 71% inches. 


DELICATE CELADON BOWL §ssune 


Of greenish gray glazing. From a small base the bowl 
flares to considerable breadth, though remaining low. 
Plain exterior, handsomely lined floral interior. Of beau- 
tiful color. Width, 51% inches. 


OLD JADE SHRINE cuien tune 
Representing a Lohan, or disciple of Buddha, sitting cross- 
legged in a cave in the act of expounding the law. ‘The 
stone is evidently a very old one, probably carved in more 
recent years. An inscription is incised in Chinese char- 
acters on the upper left hand face of the stone. 

Height, with stand, 5 inches. 


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206 


207 


208 


FULL-SIZED THREE-COLORED FISH BOWL 


LATE MING OR EARLY CHING 


An unusually large piece of pottery of fine shape, colors 
and design. The heavy bowl is rimmed with blue glaze; 
the base color of the sides is yellow, upon which little 
scenes, floral decorations and Chinese characters appear. 
The stand, which is separate, is likewise decorated in fitting 
colors and design. The whole is surmounted on a hard 
wood stand. Height, with stand, 42 inches. 

Breadth, 36 inches. 


IMPERIAL YELLOW RUG cHIEN LUNG 


Decorations in peach bloom and blue; five medallions and 
floral devices upon the field; a T fret border. Of rare 
coloring. Size, 5 feet 8 inches x 3 feet 10 inches. 


RUG IN PEACH BLOW AND GOLD cuien LuNG 


With rich blue decorations; lotus and cloud design. A 
piece of superb coloring. Size, 7 feet x 8 feet 5 inches. 


FABULOUS ANIMAL RUG cHIEN LUNG 


A rug in faded salmon with Heavenly Dogs in the corners 
and a Kylin (mythical animal which appeared at the time 
of Confucius’ birth) in the center. Plain Swastika fret 
border. Size, 8 feet x 5 feet 6 inches. 


RICH BLUE AND WHITE MAT TOUCHED WITH 
PEACH BLOW  cuHIENn LUNG 

Four Heavenly Dogs surround a central sphere in which 
a scene is drawn with the added color of peach blow. The 
Buddhist devices in the borders are set into panels. A 
brown, which originally added another color to the rug, 
has corroded, deeply lining the rest of the pile. 

Size, 1 foot 11 inches x 3 feet 10 inches. 


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213 


IMPERIAL YELLOW SPOTTED RUG cHIEN LUNG 

With five medallions in blue and white, and corresponding 

border decorated with the added color of peach bloom. 
Size, 7 feet 5 inches x 4 feet 10 inches. 


IMPERIAL YELLOW RUG curen LuNG 
Designs of antique vessels containing flowers all heavily 
embossed. Border with a lotus chain. 


Size, 6 feet 5 inches x 4 feet 4 inches. 


RICH BLUE AND GOLD RUG cuHIEN LUNG 
With geometric dragon corners and floral center devices. 
The border sustains Buddhist and other symbols. The 
brown is deeply corroded, embossing the other colors. 

. Size, 4 feet 2 inches x 2 feet. 


OLD CEREMONIAL SQUARE cHIEN LUNG 
In beautiful faded peach bloom, with a harmonizing bor- 
der of faded gold; decorations throughout in blue and 
white; an outer framing border of natural hair. With the 
exception of the inner border and the corner pieces, which 
are geometric, the design is floral throughout, representing 
the conventional lotus, the symbol of Buddhism, with fan- 
tastic butterflies thrown here and there among the branches. 
3 Size, 10 feet 9 inches x 9 feet 7 inches. 


RICH BLUE MAT cHIEN LUNG 

With design in silver white and pale blue. Deer, pine tree 
and bat, symbols of good omen, are worked into scenes on 
either side of the medallion. ‘Three borders, whereof the 
main feature is a lotus design, alternating with Shou char- 
acters and bats. Size, 3 feet 9 inches x 2 feet 3 inches. 


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216 


217 


218 


219 


MAT OF DOUBLE SQUARES cuHIEN LUNG 


In burnished gold and blue; lotus and swastika design; 
the brown, deeply corroded, embosses the other colors. 


Size, 2 feet 5 inches x 4 feet 6 inches. 


FIVE-DRAGON RUG  yuNG cHUNG 


In burnished yellow. <A wave design surrounding the bor- 
ders, enclosing four smaller dragons and a larger central 
one in blue, floating among cloud devices. 


Size, 3 feet 1 inch x 2 feet 11 inches. 


BLUE AND BROWN RUG EarRLy CHING 


Rug of rare dark tones, bearing five medallions, the flowers 
of the four seasons, lotus and butterflies. 


Size, 5 feet 11 inches x 4 feet 2 inches. 


RUG OF GOLDEN COIN DESIGN cuHIEN LUNG 

Greenish yellow in tone with all-over design. A rug of 
superb secondary colors, fine blues, salmon reds and dull 
ivories. Size, 6 feet 2 inches x 4 feet 4 inches. 


SIX EMBROIDERED PANELS cHIEN LUNG 

Rich in color; representing extravagantly colored birds, 
flowers and rockeries. The pieces have evidently been 
trimmed. Contained in a yellow silk case. 


Size, each, 9 inches x 12 inches. 


PAIR OF OLD KUS-SU (TAPESTRY) PANELS 


CHIEN LUNG 


Of wonderful grace, representing a flying dragon among 
lotus blossoms. Worked in golden thread shaded with 
pale blue silk upon a field of what has been described as 
“midnight blue.” Framed with a band of blue and gold 
brocade. Size, 714 inches x 27 inches. 


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222 


223 


224 


225 


226 


PAIR OF OLD KUS-SU (TAPESTRY) Pax ErS 


CHIEN LUNG 


Mate to foregoing. | Size, 6 x 16 inches. 


PAIR OF TAPESTRY PANELS cHIEN LUNG 


Hangings of beautiful tone, the main section representing a 
floral display; a little scene in the upper portion of one; 
in the other a floral design. Bordered with a blue band 
with floral chain in gold. Size, 14 inches x 9 inches. 


OLD ARCHED TAPESTRY TEMPLE CURTAIN 


KANG HSI 


On a field of burnt amber dragons cavort about flaming 
balls; at the base the Waves of Eternity are represented ; 
in the broad upper panel phecenixes fly among roses. A 
broad blue band with designs containing flowers, Chinese 
characters and bats border the curtain. 


- Size, 55 inches x 51 inches. 


OLD KUS-SU HANGING yune cuING 


Constructed in three sections, the upper panel being of 
dark blue, the lower of a paler hue. Floral sprays worked 
into two panels with beatuiful delicacy. A small central 
panel in salmon color represents children at play. All 
three are bound together, as if framed, in black. 

| Size, 30 inches x 9 inches. 


OLD KUS-SU PANEL yune cHUNG 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 30 inches x 9 inches, 


OLD KUS-SU PANEL yuNnG cHUNG 


Mate to foregoing. Size, 30 inches x 9 inches. 


OLD KUS-SU PANEL yune cuuNG 
Mate to foregoing. Size. 30 inches x 9 inches. 


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231 


PAIR OF OLD KUS-SU HANGINGS  cuten LunG 


On a field of pale amber a lotus pond is represented in the 
usual Chinese upturned perspective. The smaller upper 
panels represent little pagoda scenes. The whole hang- 
ing is framed with black bands. 


Size, 7% inches x 20 inches. 


PAIR OF OLD TAPESTRY PANELS cuien tune 
On a deep blue field brilliant flowers and birds rise above 
a rockery. Gold thread outlines some of the flowers. 


Size, 714 inches x 20 inches. 


HORIZONTAL TAPESTRY PANEL curren LUNG 


With great gold dragons following flaming spheres through 
heavens of the deepest blue; conventional water and spray 
designs form the base. The panel is bound with a broad 
amber-colored band. Size, 48 inches x 17 inches. 


PIECE OF OLD KUS-SU_ sEarty cuInG 

A beautiful pattern of lotus blossoms and various emblems; 
notable designing on a pale blue base. Devices worked in 
gold thread and white. Size, 19 inches x 34 inches. 


PIECE OF OLD EMBROIDERY eEarty cuHine 

On a field of golden yellow, a most artistic intricacy of 
lotus blossoms and vines is worked out in silver white, blue» 
pink and gold. Framed with a modern piece of brocade, 
edged with black. Size, 32 inches x 31 inches. 


PIECE OF OLD EMBROIDERY gEarty cHING 


Over a field of faded imperial yellow graceful foliations 
of lotus leaves and blossoms, with here and there a bat in 
flight; the central medallion contained within a square 
around which a border in a harmonizing design is worked. 


Size, 40 inches x 40 inches. 


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OLD FRAGMENT OF LOOSE-PILE PLUSH 
In remarkable imitation gold. 


Size, 56 inches x 26 inches. 


FOURTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING yuan 
Supsect: Palace ladies. 
Artist: Unknown. Size, 7 x 9 inches. 


Ladies and attendants on a balcony, huge fans, symbols 
of high station, behind them. 


PAINTING IN COLORS ON SILK. 


EARLY MING PAINTING 
Supsect:. Carp. 
Artist: Chao Te. Size, 2714 x 47 inches. 
A single massive fish vividly leaping from the water. 
While the creature’s spike-like fins and seales are of regu- 


larity conventional among Chinese artists, its attitude im- 
presses one as real to a supreme degree. 


As is stated in the description of Sung Carp later, this 
fish is regarded as the king of sea life and is one of 
the Buddhist emblems of longevity, hence the desire of 
many painters to represent him with the greatest vigor. 


INK PAINTING WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON SILK. 


CHIEN LUNG PAINTING 


Sussect: Animals, birds, figures, flowers, and fruits. Con- 
glomerated according to Chinese ideas, showing the varied 
ability of the artist. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 81% x 55% inches. 
COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 
Sussect: Little house-boat in the snow. 


Artist: Hsun Hsih. Size, 9 x 12 inches. 
COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


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FOURTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING tate yuan 
Suspsect: A Lohan. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 814 x 2% inches. 


The Disciple of Buddha is represented wandering in 
company with an attendant or follower. Both figures are 
gazing upward and behind them. 


COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING cuien tune 
SuBsect: Single lotus blossom with red dragon fly. 


Artist: Lady Yuin Hsing Lien. Size, 10 x 22 inches. 
COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 
SupsectT: Rain over the mountains. 


Artist: Sia Shih Chun. Size, 13 x 9 inches. 
INK PAINTING ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 
Sussect: Water falls among bamboo and rock. 


Artist: Sia Shih Chung. Size, 9 x 13 inches. 
INK DRAWING OF IMPRESSIVE CHARACTER ON SILK. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING mine 

Supsect: A Sage on a terrace, at his country retreat. 

Tea is being served him while he meditates. 

Picture unsigned. Size, 8 x 13 inches. 
COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING 
Supsect: Eagle on pine. 
Artist: Unknown: Size, 30 x 51 inches. 


A subject which Chinese painters have chosen for many 
ages. The eagle is represented here in a wild state, poised. 
with head turned, on a branch of prickly pine. 


INK DRAWING ON SILK. 
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MING PAINTING 
Suspsect: Birds and pine. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 29 x 40 inches. 


Birds poised on prickly pine branches, sprays of wild 
flowers beneath. 
INK DRAWING WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON SILK. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING tate minG 


Sussect: Mountain scene. A little pagoda at the base 
of cliff, overlooking a mountain lake.. " 


Artist: Lan, Ying. Size, 914 x 15 inches. 
BLACK AND BROWN, WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON SILK. 


WASH DRAWING Mine 
Sussect: A solitary fisherman. 


Picture unsigned. Size, 10 x 12 inches. 
INK PAINTING ON SILK. 


FOURTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING yuan 
SuspsectT: Palace ladies in a window. 


Picture unsigned. Size, 8%4 x 9% inches. 
COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 


Sussect: General Chong Chieng returning to earth. 


Artist: Hsin Chai. Size, 10%4 x 14 inches. 


COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 

Sussect: Small boat on a mountain lake. A sage in con- 
templation. 

Picture unsigned. Size, 10% x 11% inches. 


WASH DRAWING WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON SILK. 


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EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING 


Suspsect: <A temple picture. The central figure repre- 
senting the Buddha. 


Picture unsigned. Size, 17 x 25 inches. 
HIGH COLORS ON PARCHMENT. 


MING PAINTING 


Sussect: Emperor Han Chao-chu asking Chong Liang 
for advice. 


Artist: Ku Ling. Size, 1114 x 16 inches. 
PALE COLORS ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 


Supsect: Lady Chai Wun-je of the Eastern Han carrying 
her favorite musical instrument. 


Artist: Ku Ling. Size, 12 x 141% inches. 
FAINT COLORS ON SILK. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING 


Sussecr: Emperor and Empress Han Hsien of the Three 
Kingdoms ordering Tuan Chung to assinate the traitor 
Chao. 


Artist: Ku Ling. Size, 12 x 141% inches. 
FAINT COLORS ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 
Sussect: A Landscape of Springtime. 


Artist: Wun Bor-chun. Size, 10 x 12 inches. 
DAINTY PAINTING ON SILK. 


MING PAINTING 
Sussect: Boatman in a furious gale. 
Artist: Tai Jin. Size, 9 x 9 inches. 
IN COLORS ON SILK. 
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MING PAINTING 
Sussect: Portrait of a priest. 
Picture not signed. Size, 14 x 21 inches. 


COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. Framed. 


MING PAINTING 
Suspsect: Small houseboat on a mountain lake in winter. 
Artist: Sia Shih-chun. Size, 914 x 13 inches. 


COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


EIGHTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING 


Sussecr: Mountains and trees with two small figures and 
a small temple. 


Artist: Unknown. Size, 1914 x 57 inches. 


A BOLD FREE WASH DRAWING ON SILK. 


SEVENTEENTH CENTURY PAINTING 


Sussecr: <A small bird on a branch of plum blossoms 
about to dart at a school of minows in a stream beneath. 


Artist: De Hsi-sharn. Size, 44 x 15 inches. 


PAINTING IN COLORS ON SILK. 


KANG HSI PAINTING 
Suspsecr: Lady in a small boat gathering lotus. 
Artist: Hsuin Chong-yen. Size, 1914 x 53 inches. 


COLOR PAINTING ON SILK, 


CHIEN LUNG PAINTING 
Sussect: Birds on over-hanging rocks. 


Artist: Tong Yu-shu. Size, 25 x 46 inches. 


A BOLD CONCEPTION DRAWN IN INK ON SILK. 


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*262 SUNG PAINTING a.n. 960 ro 1280 
Supsect: Carp. 


Artist: Hsu Chung-chu. Size, 39 x 74 inches. 


Fishes and pond life for many centuries have been a fa- 
vorite motive with Chinese painters, and the art which made 
a fish dart and turn and leap was theirs exclusively. Spirit- 
ed and vivacious, this fine example was drawn when Chinese 
painting was at its zenith. Then no painter could claim 
success unless his work could prove its worth by exhibiting 
the spirit of the object drawn. No matter how well worked 
out in detail or correct in proportion, form or line, if it 
lacked vitality it was worthless. 

The Carp is believed by many Chinese to be able to 
transform itself into a dragon and for that reason is held 
sacred. It is also regarded as the King of Fish and is one 
of the Buddhist emblems of longevity. 

ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY: Hsu Ch’ung-chu was a grandson of 
Hsu Hsi, a famous painter of flowers and insects. He was 
especially skilled in the painting of fish which drawn by 
him seemed to live and move in the water. He also painted 
flowers, birds and portraits of ladies, 


INK PAINTING ON SILK. 


#263 SUNG PAINTING a.p. 960 ro 1280 
Sussect: The mountain retreat of Tao Hung-ching. 
Artist: Chao Po-chu (Literary title, Chao Chien-Li.) 
Size, 31% x 61% inches. 


T’ao Hung-Ching, a celebrated exponent of Taoism, lived 
A.D. 452-536 during the reign of Liang Wu Ti, who fre- 
quently sought his advice. T’ao abhorred the ways of courts, 
and long ere middle age had retreated to the Chu Chu Hills. 
where among the pine trees he gave himself up to a life 
of study and meditation. He died, happy and at peace, at the 
age of eighty-five vears. 

ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY: Chao Po-chu, a versatile painter and 
a great soldier, more generally known by his literary title 
Chao Clvien Li. 


AN INK PAINTING WITH SLIGHT COLOR ON SILK. 


It bears the signature of the artist, Ch’ien Li Po Chu, 
which may be seen, partially covered with a seal, in the 
left hand lower corner of the picture. 


NINTH CENTURY PAINTING BY YEN LI-PEN 
TONG 


[NUMBER 264] 


264 TANG PAINTING a.p. 618 to 907 
Sussect: The Marquis Jharn Chien meeting the angel 


Chih Fier. 


ARTiIsT: Yen Li-pen. Size, 15 x 35 inches. 


On this picture is written a description in ten characters 
by the Emperor Hui Tsung. It also bears three of his seals. 


Chang Ch’ien, sent by the Emperor to discover the source 
of the Yellow River which was believed to rise in the Milky 
Way, came to a place where on one bank was a damsel spin- 
ning and on the opposite a young man leading an ox to the 
water. Chang Ch’ien asked what place it was and in reply 
the woman gave him her shuttle telling him when he got 
back to his own country to show it to Chun P’ing the star 
gazer, who would know from it where he had been. When 
the shuttle was shown to Chun P’ing, the wise man referred 
to his records and found that on the day and at the hour 
when Chang Ch’ien received the shuttle a strange star 
obtruded itself between Chih Nu and Ch’ien Niu, two con- 
stellations whose positions in the heavens are one on either 
side of the Milky Way, Chih Nu being the Spinning Damsel 
and Ch’ien Niu the Cow-herd. It was accordingly inferred 
as certain that the voyager had actually sailed upon the 
Milky Way. “Alas!” said he, “I might have asked for the 
Elixir of Life but I did not know they were Immortals!” 


ARTIST’S BIOGRAPHY: Yen Li-pen who lived in the 7th 
century of our era was a famous artist of his day. It is 
written that the Emperor Tai Chung while walking in his 
garden saw two beautiful birds which so pleased him that 
he immediately sent for Yen to paint them. It was a 
very hot day and the artist was unwell but who dare dis- 
obey an Emperor? Yen went, and by the same evening the 
picture was finished. At his home he met his son, and said, 
“My son, painting is a noble art and has many charms, but 
all its nobility and charm are lost when one is obliged to 
paint in order to maintain an official position. Be either 
an artist or an official, but be not both at the same time!” 


LIGHT COLOR PAINTING ON SILK. 


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